Coin County: A Bank in a Book [Board book]

IKids (Author), Jim Talbot (Illustrator)

Book Description

Grade Level: K and up

Children save over $20.00 by filling the built-in coin slots on each page with pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters while building early math skills.

This money book features a delightful rhyming verse, which takes young readers along the savings path through the Penny Candy Shop, the Five-and-Ten-Cents-Store, and Quarter Quarry, until they complete the journey at Dollar Roundup, and discover the many ways coins add up to dollars. A fun and educational way for children to learn the value of coins as they watch their savings grow!

Product Details

• Board book: 10 pages
• Publisher: Innovative Kids (October 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584760036
• ISBN-13: 978-1584760030
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 1 x 9.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #211,045 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #28 in Books > Children's Books > Social Situations > Money

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great bargain, fun book!, November 11, 1999

By 

Krista Iba-Armstrong (Bentonville, Arkansas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Coin County: A Bank in a Book (Board book)

This book is fantastic. It not only lets children keep their coins on the bookshelf, but teaches them about money at the same time. Some of the pages show children how many pennies it takes to make a nickel, dime and quarter, and others take you along a money path. I was thrilled with the book quality and price!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great way to save!, October 24, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Coin County: A Bank in a Book (Board book)

We started an allowance for our almost 5 year old son and we were having a difficult time teaching him about saving. This book was the perfect tool! Now, instead of wanting to run out and spend the few coins he earns each week, he's excited about saving them up. And at the same time learning some math and money counting skills. I'll be purchasing this for several nieces and nephews as well.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fiscal Management for Little Ones, October 10, 2000

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T.B. (Fredericksburg, VA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Coin County: A Bank in a Book (Board book)

Mr. Talbot's book appeals on so many levels, it is a "must buy" for any household with children who are curious about coins.

Pick it up for any child who is always wandering around with that spare penny, nickel, dime or quarter clutched in his or her little fist. The book provides a safe place to collect those coins, while storing them in such a way that they can be looked at from time to time.

This book is perfect for any child who is ready to learn about the distinguishing characteristics of these basic coins, and how we use those coins to add up to different amounts.

And the book walks little ones through the process of saving, a stepping stone in the lesson of the value of responsible money handling. The book's premise: "If I fill all the slots, then I will have..." You and your child can then decide how the amazing sum (over $20.00, ultimately) will be spent.

Our entire family is having fun with this book. I would pick it up again in a heartbeat, and will undoubtedly be giving it to everyone I know.